Flat tire

[mack kid]

This is what i have with foam in it.



I heard on forum of filling with silcone but what type and which is the best type.
HELP? i have been looking at differant foams but none i like so far but that would work to i guess? for those who have done it any pics?

[hotwheels000]

Check out crawler innovations for the new closed cell 2 stage foam he sells. It will support the wieght of the rig yet still allow some confomity to the surface.

Here is a link. I hope it is O/K to link to a vendors site.

http://crawlerinnovations.com/index....mart&Itemid=64

[mack kid]

Thanks for the link but he didnt have any 2.2 tire foams but the site gives me an idea maby more like it.

[ihbuilder]

well if your using the stock foam with any kind of weight , I'm not supprised I thought of using rtv silicon in my mack I just didn.t get to it yet . check alumilite for casting silicon . I'll get you a link if you need .

[doodlebug]

Thank's Steve! http://www.alumilite.com/

Cheer's, Neil.

[hotwheels000]

Double Duece foams are 2.2 foams if that is what you are after. He has them in various hieght and widths.

http://crawlerinnovations.com/index....mart&Itemid=65

Originally Posted by mack kid

Thanks for the link but he didnt have any 2.2 tire foams but the site gives me an idea maby more like it.

[mack kid]

Thanks sent e mail out to crawler inovations see what happens also looking at silicone fills

[doodlebug]

I read somewhere, that pool noodles could be used for tire liner's, are they stiff enough for you? http://www.google.com/products/catal...=0CKABEPMCMAA#
Cheer's, Neil.

[mack kid]

Thanks Doodlebug try them today let you know how it works.

[mack kid]

Well tryed pool noodles and some other foam and did not work was a little better but not worth the pics i guess its silcone or change tires.

[doodlebug]

Darn! I'm wondering if the sidewall was filled up half way to start with? if that would be soft enough, or fill it the rest of the way if it's too soft? More brain cramp's!

Cheer's, Neil.

[mack kid]

i made the foam bigger then original inserts thinking it would not work and pop tire off beed but tire stayed on but still too much sag back to drawing board

[dabears]

Dumb idea maybe but what about great stuff sprayfoam?? It would be permanent buy might hold up? Maybe spray into a sandwich bag inside tire trim then take outof bag when it's fully dry? It's pretty tough stuff. And a can is pretty cheap. Just a thought, Havnt tried it myself yet....

[RCP57]

I used camper tape on my Euclid front rims and it worked well. The tires hold up the truck and a 6lbs lead acid battery. I put plastic rap on the rim and rapped the camper tape around until it was the right size and then slid it off and crammed it into the tire. The tricky part is getting the tire streched over the tape but once it's in there you slip the rim back in and you're good to go! There is probably better ways but this was cheap, almost instant and seems to work.

Reg

[mack kid]

Oooooooo i like both those could even make mold for great stuf? RCP57 camper tape is good but what is camper tape

[dabears]

Yea you prob could make a mold for the great stuff.. And it's pretty durable. Let me know if it does work

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by mack kid

Oooooooo i like both those could even make mold for great stuf? RCP57 camper tape is good but what is camper tape

It's just weather striping on steriods. It comes in various widths and thicknesses. People use it between truck bed rails and canopies ect. It has adheasive on one side. You can find it at an automotive or a hardware store.

Reg

[mack kid]

gotcha give it a try Thanks Don

[Lil Giants]

Air rifle BB's packed tight into the tire, a bit of tire buldge still appears when you're loaded heavy.. the added weight helps for bobtailing too and locks the tire to the rim.